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DeBary Man Jailed 15 Years for Park Attack
29 Aug
Summary
- Man received a 15-year prison sentence for a brutal park assault.
- The attack involved pistol-whipping and forced undressing at gunpoint.
- Sentence includes five years of probation after prison release.
In DeBary, a 40-year-old man received a 15-year prison sentence for a disturbing incident that occurred on August 3, 2025. Marquevis Chance targeted two teenagers at a local park. He pistol-whipped a 17-year-old boy and then, at gunpoint, forced both teenagers to undress.
The investigation, conducted by the Volusia Sheriff's Office, revealed that Chance's actions were in retaliation for a prior argument involving a family member of one of the victims. Circuit Judge Karen Foxman adjudicated Chance guilty of aggravated battery with a firearm and two counts of robbery with a firearm.
Upon completion of his 15-year prison term, Chance will also be subject to five years of probation. This sentence concludes a case that deeply affected the young victims and the local community.
